NSO Group is a cybersecurity company based in Israel that is developing and selling spyware tools to governments and other organizations around the world. The company’s products, which include the Pegasus spyware platform, have been used to target human rights activists, journalists, and political opponents in a number of countries. NSO Group has faced criticism and controversy for its …
December 24, 2022
Ransomware is a malicious software designed to encrypt a victim’s files, preventing access until a ransom is paid to the attacker. The payment is typically demanded in exchange for a decryption key to unlock the encrypted files. Victims can fall prey to ransomware through various methods such as phishing emails, drive-by downloads, or exploitation of system vulnerabilities. Once the …
December 24, 2022
Spyware is a type of malicious software that is installed on a device without the user’s knowledge or consent. It is designed to gather information about the user’s online activities and send it to the creator of the spyware, often for the purpose of advertising or marketing. Spyware can be installed through a variety of methods, including downloading infected files or software, …
December 24, 2022
A zero-click attack is a type of cyber attack that allows an adversary to gain access to or control over a target device without the need for any user interaction. In other words, the attack can be executed without the user clicking on any links, downloading any files, or performing any other actions that would typically be required for an attack to succeed. Zero-click attacks can be particularly …
December 24, 2022
A zero day vulnerability is a type of computer security vulnerability that is unknown to the parties responsible for patching or fixing the vulnerability. This means that the vulnerability has not yet been publicly disclosed and has not been patched, leaving it open to exploitation by cybercriminals. Zero day vulnerabilities can occur in a variety of software, including operating systems, …
December 24, 2022
